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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.83 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.83 and 88.48 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.83 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.83 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.83 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 39,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.64/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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